Lauren Johanna Faust is an American animator, writer, storyboard artist and director. She developed My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, which had a good following among males. She also worked on The Powerpuff Girls, Foster's Home for Imaginary Friends, The Iron Giant, Wander Over Yonder, Kid Cosmic and DC Super Hero Girls. She is married to fellow animator Craig McCracken and had a daughter.
[on the strong male following of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic (2010)]: The fact that they (gave the show a chance) and that they were open-minded and cool enough and secure in their masculinity enough to embrace it and love it and go online and talk about how much they love it - I'm kind of proud.